ABOUT US
Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI)
is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors
from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate
music schools in the United States and Europe. Its
instrumental programs include classes in the violin, viola,
cello, double bass, guitar, piano, jazz piano, flute,
clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, voice and
improvisation lessons. We teach Traditional and Suzuki Method
instrumental lessons at all levels (beginners to advanced) and
of all ages (3 through adult), voice lessons are offered for
children 10 years and up all are welcome to study at the
school. NEW this year is Adventures in Musical Theatre
for age's 6- 10 years old.
MILI
students learn through the Traditional method as well as
Suzuki method, which include a private lesson and a group
lesson or take a traditional course of study, which consists
of a private lesson. MILI also offers music theory programs
for children and adults, chamber ensembles, semi-annual
student recitals, and musical programs for community
organizations. Our performance venues have included Steinway
Hall, Weill Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall), The Performing Arts
Center at 5 Towns College and The Jeanne Rimsky Theater. You
may have seen us performing live on the Channel 4 News and
News Channel 12. MILI students consistently excel (often
achieving high A's and outstanding grades) at NYSSMA, Long
Island String Festival Association programs, and other school
and/or music association competitions. MILI is extremely
proud of its students who are invited to participate in master
classes sponsored by the Long Island Philharmonic other
professional orchestras and have won 1st place prizes at
various music competitions who performed at Carnegie and Weill
Recital Halls.
In
addition to instrumental music education, MILI offers a series
of fun music appreciation programs through Kindermusik.
Students 18 months through age four are grouped into
age-appropriate levels and participate in thematic activities
that include music, movement and an introduction to simple
instruments. Children of ages 4 to 7 study music theory
fundamentals and learn basic instruments, such as the
glockenspiel and recorder, in MILI's Music for the Young Child
courses, which are conducted using the Kindermusik
methodology.
MILI was
founded and is directed by Geri Kushner and Carol Kushner,
professional violinists and certified music educators with
advanced degrees who have performed in orchestras and
ensembles worldwide. The two sisters believe that every child
can learn music. They are committed to providing a nurturing
and enriched atmosphere that encourages even the most hesitant
of students to develop musical abilities as part of a
well-rounded education.
The
Music Institute of Long Island is headquartered at the
Community Reformed Church on 90 Plandome Road in Manhasset.
For further information, call us at 516-627-7052.
DIRECTORS
When Carol
Kushner and Geri Kushner first started teaching violin and
viola in their parents' home, it was expected that both
student and parent would remain after the lesson to share
coffee, cake and conversation with the Kushner household. It
didn't take too long before everyone realized that larger
quarters were needed. Thus, in September of 1990, the Music
Institute of Long Island (MILI) was born. Headquartered
in Manhasset, the sisters and their faculty have used their
teaching skills, musicianship, and knowledge to enhance the
lives of hundreds of youngsters and their families.
The
Kushners are passionate about children, music, and staying
connected. At holiday times, it is not unusual for former
students and even their families to stop in and say hello.
What is unusual perhaps is that some of these visitors now reside
in Asia, Europe and Latin America. If they could, the Kushners
would teach the whole world to play instruments.
CAROL
KUSHNER (violin)
Carol
received her Bachelor of Music degree from Manhattan School
of Music and her Master of Music degree in Performance from
the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College of the
City University of New York, where she completed its Teacher
Certification program and served as an adjunct lecturer.
Carol holds New York State Teacher (music) certifications for grades
K-12. She received her Suzuki Certificate from the
School for Strings, and also is a licensed Kindermusik®
educator. Carol studied with Raphael Bronstein, Ivan Galamian, and Sally Thomas at the Juilliard School, and
participated in Master classes given by Nathan Milstein in
Switzerland, Yfrah Neaman in England, and Yehudi Menuhin in
New York City. Prior to co-founding the Music Institute of
Long Island, Carol served on the faculty of the Yuriko
Kuronuma Academia in Mexico, Queensborough Community College
of the City University of New York, and the Dalton School in Manhattan.
Carol is
affiliated with the Long Island Philharmonic, the Queens
Symphony, and the St. Cecilia Orchestra. She has been heard
on WQXR radio; appeared on NBC and CBS television; given
recitals in Mexico, England and Germany; toured the United
States as well as Japan; and has been a soloist with
orchestras in New York City and Mexico.
Presently, Carol is also a Professor of violin studies at
Five Towns College in Dix Hills.
GERI
KUSHNER (violin and viola)
Geri
received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Aaron Copland
School of Music at Queens College of the City University of
New York and a Master of Music degree from the State
University of New York at Stony Brook, where she was a
teaching assistant. Geri holds both New York State and New
York City Teacher certifications for grades K-12. She
received her Suzuki Certificate from the School for
Strings and also is a licensed Kindermusik®
educator. She
studied with Raphael Bronstein, Ariana Bronne, Burton
Kaplan, Sally Thomas, and Yfrah Neaman.
Prior to
co-founding the Music Institute of Long Island, Geri served
in the pre-college division of the Aaron Copland School of
Music, directed the summer music program at Hofstra
University, and was on the staff at the Dalton School in
Manhattan. She is an active performer with the Queens
Symphony, the Masterworks Orchestra, and the Westfield (NJ)
Symphony, and has performed throughout the metropolitan New York
area, England, and Mexico. Geri also has toured Japan with
the New York Symphonic Ensemble.
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